Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR32420
State Code:
BGA9
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
13/11/2020
Approved Date
31/03/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
900
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/11/2020
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 13/11/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who paint, refinish, repair and maintain painted surfaces on a range of automotive vehicles, recreational vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirty (30)
- eighteen (18) core units, plus
- twelve (12) elective units, of which:
- all twelve (12) units may be from the elective units listed below
- up to five (5) units may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All eighteen (18) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCJ74 AURVTP104 Apply basic colour matching techniques using vehicle paint codes 24 Unit of competency
OCL69 AURVTP124 Apply clear over base multi-layer and pearl refinishing materials to vehicle body components 56 Unit of competency
ODJ97 AURVTP123 Apply clear over base two-pack refinishing materials to vehicle body components 48 Unit of competency
AWZ49 AURVTP006 Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces 40 Unit of competency
OCI99 AURVTP125 Apply water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates 54 Unit of competency
OCK38 AURVTP114 Colour match multi-layer and clear over base two-pack paints on vehicles and components 36 Unit of competency
AWZ35 AURVTP020 De-nib, buff and polish vehicle painted surfaces 30 Unit of competency
AXE88 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCK41 AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCJ51 AURAFA108 Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions 18 Unit of competency
AWZ53 AURVTP002 Mask vehicle panels and components 32 Unit of competency
OCI83 AURVTP115 Match direct gloss solid paint colour on vehicles or components 30 Unit of competency
OCL91 AURVTP110 Prepare and operate vehicle paint drying equipment 30 Unit of competency
AWZ37 AURVTP019 Prepare and paint plastic and composite vehicle surfaces 24 Unit of competency
OCL97 AURVTP103 Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use 24 Unit of competency
OCL61 AURVTP113 Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing 32 Unit of competency
OCJ44 AURVTP117 Rectify and touch up vehicle paint faults using clear over base two-pack systems 36 Unit of competency
OCL83 AURVTP101 Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

All twelve (12) elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCI90 AURVTP112 Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials 32 Unit of competency
AWZ31 AURVTP026 Apply basic airbrush techniques to vehicle body panels 40 Unit of competency
OCJ95 AURVTN135 Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs 15 Unit of competency
OCL73 AURVTP111 Apply solid acrylic two-pack materials to vehicle components 48 Unit of competency
ODJ86 AURVTP109 Apply vehicle body film wrapping 15 Unit of competency
ODJ75 AURVTP128 Carry out custom painting techniques to vehicle body panels 80 Unit of competency
OCK26 AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles 10 Unit of competency
AXE11 AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
OCL87 AURVTN132 Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures 34 Unit of competency
AXA10 AURVTA003 Inspect vehicle paint, trim and accessories and recommend repair procedures 40 Unit of competency
AXA09 AURVTA001 Prepare vehicles for customer use 20 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
AXE84 AURAFA002 Read and respond to automotive workplace information 12 Unit of competency
OCJ59 AURVTP116 Rectify and touch up vehicle direct gloss paint faults using two-pack systems 36 Unit of competency
OCM01 AURVTP118 Rectify vehicle multi-layer and pearl paint faults using two-pack systems 36 Unit of competency
AWZ88 AURVTN005 Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AWZ81 AURVTN017 Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components 30 Unit of competency
OCK50 AURAFA104 Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCK04 AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 20 Unit of competency
OCL64 AURVTP107 Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage 16 Unit of competency
AXE75 AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAB9 AUR32416 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil.

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